Blue Carbon Initiatives - Global Status and Way Forward in India
Ilangamani P.*
Dept. of Fisheries Extension, Economics and Statistics, Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Ponneri, Tamil Nadu (601 204), India
Lloyd Chrispin C.
Dept. of Fisheries Extension, Economics and Statistics, Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Ponneri, Tamil Nadu (601 204), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Blue carbon, Carbon credits, Mangroves, Marine ecosystems
Abstract
"Blue carbon" describes the capture process of atmospheric carbon dioxide by marine and coastal environments like mangroves, seagrass and salt marshes. Many initiatives have acknowledged the importance of blue carbon, including international accords like the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement. Numerous projects worldwide and in India have been initiated acknowledging the importance of Blue Carbon. Specifically, in this article Tamil Nadu’s leadership in blue carbon efforts is highlighted by indicating the State’s efforts in establishing Tamil Nadu Blue Carbon Agency. The necessity of coordinated efforts to maintain and repair these ecosystems for a sustainable future is emphasized, along with the socioeconomic advantages of adopting blue carbon.
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